Tourist who had never seen snow breaks ankle after scaling mountain in flip-flops

A Scottish mountain rescue team has shown little sympathy for a tourist who scaled the Nevis range in flip-flops and broke his ankle.

The man – who had never seen snow before – was found half way up the 4,000ft Aonach Mòr.

The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team posted on its Facebook page: ‘A visitor to the area sustained an ankle injury while exploring the snow patch in the goose.

‘Well he had never seen snow before so why not give it a go in yer bare feet and sandals!’

The rescue team look in good spirits as the tourist is wheeled down the mountain (Picture: Facebook)

Another comment elaborated on the poor choice of footwear.

‘This was an avoidable accident . He shouldn’t have worn sandals. People drive too fast when they shouldn’t. Or go up ladders when they shouldn’t . If the chap does the same walk again in sandals then he’s open to criticism.

‘Let’s not forget being in a MRT is voluntary. No one makes us go up the hill except us!!’